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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 25, 2022 20:42:31 GMT -5
One thing that's obvious from both sides is how many open shots are being missed. I get the every other day thing but how about one extra day for travel days? It is TV driving the schedule but the product is suffering from it. Yes I do blame fatigue for some of the poor shooting from both sides.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 25, 2022 20:28:31 GMT -5
Full line up. No excuses. Smart and Williams good to go. When they are out of the line-up 40% of our starters and defensive player of the year and a second team defensive player, it is not an excuse to point out that they've missed them in loses. They are in tonight so hopefully their injuries don't come into play. Chances are this will be the first competitive game of the series.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 24, 2022 19:48:05 GMT -5
All sarcasm aside, you know it's professionals against professionals?. Sorry I even have to ask that question but unfortunately I do. The Celtics just allowed the fewest points by a starting 5 in a playoff game since 70-71. I was born in 70 so that is not a random stat or a generational start it's a lifetime start. This is not just one game where it can be called a fluke as this has been the trend for 6 months so it's legit. In my eyes those that whine at this point are cry babies and they need to stop. Buy in and if you heart breaks so be it, you are better off for it. At some point you buy in. If it take to game 7 of the finals well then what kind of fan is that? Yeah that’s a good point. The only way the Heat have hung around in this series is because you’ve handed them the ball in a few quarters and they’ve gotten transition offense. The fact that the Celtics could be the next dynasty but are still suffering from inconsistency 4 years later is maddening. They should have swept this team and given Marcus and Robert rest. Instead we have a series with Miami having home court for the next three games. Part of the reason they've struggled is because they've needed Timelord and Smart to win.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 23, 2022 22:55:09 GMT -5
Man I like your take alot, easily one of the most rational here. I know it's a roller coaster emotional ride but come on. I was told a long time ago act like you've been there before. Others can get mad at me all they want but you should act like this is not your first rodeo. Emotions are one thing but for a few of you get crazy excited when they do poorly and say nothing when the do very well, nothing at all. That is not their process is a good defense, it's being a poor fan at best. It's not like they are 2 games away from the Finals, won the last game, have momentum and have the best record and defense since the year began nearly 6 months ago. Defend your friends or yourself all you want it's an irrational response. Celts are 5-0 following a loss and the team is 5-2 on the road in the playoffs. Who here wants complain about that? I don't want to here it's their process. Their process is flawed, this team when healthy is right and it's about dam time anyone who calls themselves a fan to finally get on board. You tell ‘em. I’m so happy you’re here to remind us how true fans act. The Celtics will now move out of their shivering corners and regain their voice. Thank you for your bravery. With that said, I’m glad you brought up the fact that the Celtics are 5-0 after losses. If they had maintained that same energy after wins, they would have swept this series. After a win like tonight, i appreciate you reminding us of that fact. All sarcasm aside, you know it's professionals against professionals?. Sorry I even have to ask that question but unfortunately I do. The Celtics just allowed the fewest points by a starting 5 in a playoff game since 70-71. I was born in 70 so that is not a random stat or a generational start it's a lifetime start. This is not just one game where it can be called a fluke as this has been the trend for 6 months so it's legit. In my eyes those that whine at this point are cry babies and they need to stop. Buy in and if you heart breaks so be it, you are better off for it. At some point you buy in. If it take to game 7 of the finals well then what kind of fan is that?
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 23, 2022 22:15:43 GMT -5
Great game despite the lapses along the way. What did I learn? Timelord is super important and neutralizes the Heat's halfcourt offense. White needs more minutes as well and Theis should never see the floor again this series in meaningful minutes regardless of Timelord's availability. Tbh I think the NBA really needs to give a few extra days rest in the conference finals. Both teams extremely wrecked. It’s really strange that teams got a lot of rest in the first round, and then very little rest as the playoffs went along. Miami still has only won two quarters this series (three if they win this fourth), and it’s going to be 2-2. I think the Celtics should try showing up to start game 5. What has been super important enough and cannot be overstated enough, all other points are back round noise at best, is who is playing in each game. Each game for both team has been akin to a soap opera with who is in the story line and who is not. That more than any other point has easily been the single most important factor in who has won the game. Everything else has ultimately been window dressing.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 23, 2022 22:10:18 GMT -5
Great game despite the lapses along the way. What did I learn? Timelord is super important and neutralizes the Heat's halfcourt offense. White needs more minutes as well and Theis should never see the floor again this series in meaningful minutes regardless of Timelord's availability. Tbh I think the NBA really needs to give a few extra days rest in the conference finals. Both teams extremely wrecked. Man I like your take alot, easily one of the most rational here. I know it's a roller coaster emotional ride but come on. I was told a long time ago act like you've been there before. Others can get mad at me all they want but you should act like this is not your first rodeo. Emotions are one thing but for a few of you get crazy excited when they do poorly and say nothing when the do very well, nothing at all. That is not their process is NOT a good defense, it's being a poor fan at best. It's not like they are 2 games away from the Finals, won the last game, have momentum and have the best record and defense since the year began nearly 6 months ago. Defend your friends or yourself all you want it's an irrational response. Celts are 5-0 following a loss and the team is 5-2 on the road in the playoffs. Who here wants complain about that? I don't want to here it's their process. Their process is flawed, this team when healthy is right and it's about dam time anyone who calls themselves a fan to finally get on board.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 23, 2022 21:53:33 GMT -5
So you didn't watch the last few minutes, the throw aways, the two Ime time outs? Are you watching this game? And by all means - leave the sandbox. Really, that's your response? come on man you are better than that. Relax they won and won big. The doom and gloom is not a process it's a horrible way to be. Expect the best and prepare for the worst, is a good way to be.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 23, 2022 21:36:48 GMT -5
Leaving the door open a crack by this shitty third quarter. Ime got to be fuming. Do you mean the 3rd quarter where the lead is the exact same as the fantastic first half? Tell me I'm missing the sarcasm?? Please tell me I'm missing the sarcasm or I have to leave the sand box because I can't play here.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 23, 2022 21:28:25 GMT -5
This is absurd, find me a championship run without a clunker or two along the way and I will say you proved my point not yours by finding the exception to the rule. This is not about a bad shooting night. It’s about mental toughness. It’s about making excuses about the bubble and saying you were just exhausted after playing Toronto (see Jayson Tatum’s interview with JJ Redick). It’s about calling yourself “the most talented team in the league” and yet not making it past the Eastern Conference Finals in 5 years. It’s about turning the ball over on isolating drives every two minutes when the other team turns up the pressure. It’s about refusing to shoot or touch the ball in a key spot when your team needs you most. So what are you thinking now. Maybe Rob Williams absence was a huge part of that. Watching nearly every game you should know that while he's far from our best player he is the glue that allows our defense and offense to play at the elite level we've seen for nearly a half year. One that regardless of what happens is championship level. We need to keep him healthy.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 23, 2022 21:22:17 GMT -5
Williams for us, no Herro for them, White having a good game and defensive intensity. So far so good. CAN'T LET UP, though. Easily the best playoff game for White.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 23, 2022 21:21:29 GMT -5
Tatum is so, so much better when he minimizes his dribbles and is decisive. As I noted earlier, Robert Williams is MASSSIVE for us - multiple offensive putbacks and a rebounding machine on top of a huge defensive deterrent. Quite literally polar opposite of Theis who does nothing well anymore and is consistently cooked on defense. Saw a stat today in this series the plus minus is horrible with Theis playing and amazing with Rob in it. No knock on Theis still a good trade and back-up, but in the NBA is all about match-ups. Theis has helped us but he might not help to much in the round or even the next.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 22, 2022 10:41:45 GMT -5
Ime is about to find out what Brad and Danny just went through. An ECF appearance is no longer an acceptable season with the amount of talent that has been gathered. Ime’s players did not show up ready to play. You would never be able to say that about the Heat. Go back one game.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 22, 2022 10:37:42 GMT -5
I miss old school basketball when it was a matter of who was better, and not which team showed up prepared to play. I can't imagine Jordan's Bulls or Bird's Celtics showing up 100% not ready to play. I think the Heat are like that. The Bucks are like that. The Warriors are like that. Lebron changed a lot about the league. He is the most image conscious superstar in the history of sports. Jimmy Butler looked up to Jordan. Jayson Tatum looked up to Lebron. This is absurd, find me a championship run without a clunker or two along the way and I will say you proved my point not yours by finding the exception to the rule.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 21, 2022 12:45:44 GMT -5
What they should do is platoon Kikè and JBJ in CF and acquire a RF Man could we have used Suzuki and he would only have cost $, not prospectrs.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 19, 2022 20:54:24 GMT -5
Anyone checked on wcp lol? Turns out two of your best players, vets, and anchors on both ends are important Could you have imagined that???
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 19, 2022 20:52:54 GMT -5
Horford upgraded to probable. Likely means he passed his Covid test yesterday and is just waiting on today's test results (at least that's what the beat guys are thinking and it would seem to make sense). Can anyone remember the last athlete to test postitive for Covid-19 that did not test negative the next test. Honest question. That's overwhelming evidence not controversial at all. they need to stop testing because there is nothing but false positives right now.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 19, 2022 20:45:14 GMT -5
Timelord is such a bad matchup for Bam I’m 0.0% concerned about this series The leg-piddling is hilarious. They played one bad quarter and people want to talk about how they aren’t ready Lol Celtics in 6. Feel free to quote this when it happens. I'm with this 100% and I figured they'd lose game one after the emotional high of game seven and the quick turnaround to a well rested team never mind they'd be missing 40% of their starters. How can that not be overstated???
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 19, 2022 20:41:48 GMT -5
You can probably stick a fork in the season. This team just makes it too hard on themselves too often. Seriously I don't know how anyone can make consistent negative marks against a team and call themselves a fan. A team who is in the final four about to even their series lost game one because they had 1 day rest and had to travel after a 7 game series and was missing 40% of their starters and has had the best record in the NBA for nearly 6 months. It's not right.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 17, 2022 22:30:00 GMT -5
Miami is getting the 50-50 balls. We've lost our legs. Not at all surprising considering the very quick turnaround the league did to the Celts in this series.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 17, 2022 22:27:23 GMT -5
There’s always this mythologizing of earlier eras that ignores the fact that modern players are more athletic and skilled than ever. Giannis would mop the floor with Bill Russell, let alone Rik Smits. Great players would be great in other areas with the same training and exposure to film. bTW you explanation is only true for the average player as Chamberlain was an athletic field champ that who today could surpass? No-one today. What you claim is what everyone was saying to explain away the steroid era myself included.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 17, 2022 17:09:43 GMT -5
Al and Smart out! Oof! Al is health and safety. i figured they'd lose game one anyway after the high of winning game 7 just 48 hours before to a better rested Heat at home. Celts in Six. If you can't stand the Heat get out of the kitchen or the Celts will melt ya.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 16, 2022 20:15:01 GMT -5
Payton Pritchard has shown signs of not letting the moment bother him from College and has late in games too even coming off the bench cold. People said he was alot like Danny Ainge who drafted him. I think I said he reminded me of Ainge the player about 40 pages ago. But I hadn't heard that said about him. Maybe it was you and it resonated with me as being true. He doesn't let the moment overwhelm him he's the same player first quarter first game as he's likely to be game 7 NBA Championship and a nice bench piece.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 16, 2022 20:12:29 GMT -5
Embarrassing effort to start a game 7. They just don’t get what it means to bring the same energy every night. Do you get tired of being wrong, you've been negative every step of the way. I do see you finally acknowledged you were wrong.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 16, 2022 20:03:53 GMT -5
G. Williams and PP rose up in the crucial game. That was the major difference. Whoda thot??? Payton Pritchard has shown signs of not letting the moment bother him from College and has late in games too even coming off the bench cold. People said he was alot like Danny Ainge who drafted him.
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Post by jodyreidnichols on May 16, 2022 19:52:22 GMT -5
50/50 calls that are all going to the Bucks. ok, getting 3 foul shots with 0.9 seconds left makes up for at least a few of them. Sometimes you flip 10 coins and get seven heads. Doesn’t meant the coin is biased. What about when it happens seven straight times? One here or there, I'd agree.
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